Serving 24 students in grades 7-8, Waubay Middle School - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waubay Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Waubay School District, covering approximately 199.1 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waubay Middle School - 03's student population of 24 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Waubay Middle School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waubay Middle School - 03 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
25%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
White
67%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waubay Middle School - 03's ranking?
Waubay Middle School - 03 is ranked #571 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Waubay Middle School - 03?
24 students attend Waubay Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Waubay Middle School - 03 students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waubay Middle School - 03?
Waubay Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waubay Middle School - 03 offer ?
Waubay Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waubay Middle School - 03 part of?
Waubay Middle School - 03 is part of Waubay School District 18-3.
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